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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cottage Grove, WI
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Cottage Grove, WI
Alafia C.
Cottage Grove, WI
$25-26/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced, Caring, & Loving Nanny Ready To Help Support Your Child And Their Development!
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with young children for over 5 years and recently was a Teacher at Red Caboose Childcare Center teaching & nurturing children in the 3-year-old classroom. I've cared for children with various special needs and have credentials to teach & care for toddlers & infants. I love to read books, make puzzles & treasure...
Alafia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"My children love Alafia! She is kind, fun, dependable and very loving. My son talks about her all the time and is thrilled every time Alafia takes care of him."
Megan C.
I have provided special needs care for children and adults for over 2 years. I was first trained in a preschool setting with children on the spectrum in 2015. I have cared mostly for individuals with autism (verbal and non-verbal), but have care experience with other disabilities such as, fibromyalgia, dementia, blindness and...
Cathy M.
Madison, WI
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
RN Caregiver for 39 years
Pediatric experience
Nanny experience: Infant - school-age
Special needs adult, teen, and child experience
CPR/BLS Certified
Cathy can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cathy was wonderful with my kids. My oldest can be a bit of a stubborn handful, and she was able to get him to cooperate beautifully with a loving firmness that gave him structure and kept him feeling safe and loved. She even got him to put his clothes away...
Enye M.
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Sandtrece. I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to caregiving and education. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working in both healthcare facilities and home care settings, providing compassionate support to individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, cerebral palsy, autism, and other specialized...
Sandtrece can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working with both adults (coaching Special Olympics) and children (teaching) with disabilities. I am patient and enjoy others' differences.
5.0
"Amber has been a tutor for my 2 boys, now aged 14 and 17 years old for over three years. Prior to that she was my son's teacher at a private school for kids with learning disabilities. I would highly recommend her as an experienced and talented teacher who is...
Joanne L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with people who have all types of disabilities. The thing that made me love my job was that I seen how happy I could make 1 or 20 people feel everyday. Being a CNA that works with special needs people is the best thing that I could've ever asked to be and or do. I've learned that everybody learns different and...
5.0
(3)
Hello families! My name is Catherine. I'm a reliable, nurturing, and experienced care provider. I have 20 years of experience working with children including as a full-time nanny, at a daycare center, and as a care provider for teenagers & adults with special needs.
I'm a college grad with a BA in Philosophy, Environmental...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Catherine has such a beautiful heart for others. She is kind, honest, hardworking, loyal, and compassionate. She has always shown a deep respect for others and we really appreciated the time she spent working with our family! Catherine would always be welcome back."
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I moved to Madison last August after completing my Ph. D. in Child Clinical Psychology at University of Virginia. I have a full-time job as a postdoctoral fellow during the week, and would love to become a regular weekend, weeknight, and/or special occasion babysitter for a few local families!
I have extensive...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie babysat for our 9-month old after our regular date night babysitter cancelled. Her communication was excellent, and her experience and confidence with young children came through the moment she walked through the door. Our son is active, on the cusp of...
Margot S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families! I am a caring, reliable, and compassionate person. Caring for kids over 24+ years. Newborns up to school-agers in all types of educational settings. I am dedicated and calm. I enjoy teaching young kids through developmentally appropriate activities adapted through play & hands-on learning. I enjoy getting down on...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Amanda nannied for us for two full years. Never once was she late and I think she only asked for two days off that entire time! Amanda is very calm at all times which was a huge help in my family. She often had fun activities planned for him such as art and baking!...
Lisa T.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children since I became a certified babysitter when I was 11 years old. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education for K-8th grade with a minor in Early Childhood (Birth-3rd). I have been a private tutor for several different children in all grades, from K through 8th grade, to improve their...
Kristin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kristin is great! My older two girls love her. She always comes with 1 or 2 of her own activities. She is interactive, dependable and we are lucky to have found her. She stresses work/life balance, which I can appreciate being a working mom of 3!"
Adam K.
Michelle B.
Sun Prairie, WI
$34-43/hr • 3 yrs exp
Part-time caregiver with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Welfare and Certificate (Minor) in Gerontology. Many years of caregiving experience with children, older adults and individuals with special needs.
Michelle can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
I've been in education for 25 yrs. I am a retire teacher. I taught middle school math and P. E. for 22 yrs. and the last 3 yrs I assisted with 18 -21 yr. olds with special needs. Before I starting teaching I was a nanny for 10 yrs. I am looking for part time work between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 pm, so I can take my 2 daughters...
Irene can also help with: Respite care, home modification, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Talisa T.
Marshall, WI
< $10/hr • 3 yrs exp
My name is Talisa. I currently work in 2 assisted living buildings and am looking for something more flexible and personal. I have all CBRF certifications and am CPR trained. I also have completed all medication training required to pass medications to residents/clients. I also have experience in child care and special needs or...
I began babysitting when I was about 14 years old and babysat regularly throughout my high school years. I have experience in babysitting kids from the age of 1 through kids in early high school. I also worked as a counselor for a camp for three years. There, I worked as the inclusion counselor for children with special needs. I...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I've worked in a psychiatric hospital in past, and also in residential group home/home care settings. My experience includes working closely with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors dealing with such diagnosis as: autism, Down syndrome, oppositional defiant disorder, bi-polar, schizophrenia, varied developmental delays,...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! My name is Shay, I am a 28-year-old young professional who graduated with a degree in psychology and neurobiology. I am currently working at a local non for profit and prepping for medical school.
I have been a child care provider for about 10 years ranging from babysitting, nannying and working in community centers with...
Shaquella can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Katie F.
Madison, WI
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver Looking To Learn How To Care For Children W/ Special Needs
Hello, welcome and thank you for checking out my Care. com profile!
Energetic young professional with childcare experience in both residential and educational environments, looking to learn how to care for children with special needs.
Background
-Babysitting ages 3 months to 13 years
-4 years of experience...
Amy C.
Madison, WI
$16-21/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have an undergraduate degree in early childhood regular education and special education through Edgewood College (2009). I also have a graduate degree in special education from UW-Superior (2022). I am a third grade teacher in a private school and am looking to provide care over the summer months (until Aug 12 approximately)....
Experienced child care provider with 10 years of experience. Certified Nursing Assistant with First Aid / CPR training. Mom of 2 boys (1 with special needs).
Noelle can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, welcome and thank you for checking out my Care. com profile!
Energetic young professional with childcare experience in both residential and educational environments, looking to learn how to care for children with special needs.
Background
-Babysitting ages 3 months to 13 years
-4 years of experience...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cottage Grove, WI
Alafia C.
5.0
Our family loves Alafia, and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a nanny/child care provider. We first met Alafia when she was one of the teacher's in our older child's preschool classroom. He instantly felt a connection with Alafia and was always excited to see her. Even when he was...
- Blake R.
Cathy M.
5.0
Cathy was wonderful with our toddler son! She was patient and caring, took interest in his interests, and was all around trustworthy and dependable. We wouldn't hesitate to hire her again.
- Alison W.
Amber K.
5.0
I am a college student in need of some executive functioning coaching and Amber was wonderful. She was flexible with my schedule, checked in with me outside of billing hours, and was open to any kind of support I needed. I appreciate how she worked with me to develop a plan for how we could work...
- Care member
Catherine A.
5.0
Catherine is an extremely caring sitter. She always kept the kids engaged and took them to museum and parks. I could tell my kids had a very positive experience with her based on their conversations. She has kept in touch with me even years after I have stopped using her as my kids are older now. I...
- Care member
Katie S.
5.0
Katie was amazing with our 8 month old daughter. Her communication is excellent and she is incredibly smart, kind and caring. I would highly recommend Katie!
- Care member
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Ratings for Cottage Grove, WI special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Cottage Grove, WI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.